Thursday, April 5, 2012

2012 CALL TO ARTISTS

Thank you for your interest in the 4th Annual Autumn Air Art Fair. Please download the Artist Application for more information about the show and return your entry details. Last year's show was a huge success and we look forward to making 2012 even better!

IMPORTANT DATES: July 6th, 2012 - Applications Due with 4 images (see application for image requirements) and $25.00 application fee. Sept 1st, 2012 - Acceptance Notification - October 1st, 2012 - Confirmation and Booth Fee of $75.00 due (all booths are 5'x9'). November 3rd, 2012 from 8:00 to 10:30 is Load-in and Set-up. No dismantling of booths until 5:00pm.

AAAF holds the belief that art is to be celebrated and shared. This year’s event will feature approximately 60 talented artists and will be held on Saturday, November 3rd in the Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC). The Autumn Air Art Fair is recognized for it’s high quality and mix of unique handcrafted art. The event is free to the public. There is ample free parking in the adjacent Recreation Center (refer to the map on the CCAC website).

Clifton is known as the Gaslight District and is recognized as one of Cincinnati’s most treasured neighborhoods. The community boasts historic homes, numerous city parks, tree lined streets and a bohemian and artistic business district with an arts theatre, numerous ethnic restaurants, boutiques and coffee shops. The University of Cincinnati’s campus, recognized for its signature architecture and quality curriculum, is within walking distance of the CCAC. Clifton is within minutes of downtown Cincinnati and near major interstates for easy access. Nearby hotels and accommodations are available for artists and recommendations can be made upon request.

The CCAC www.cliftonculturalarts.org formerly known as the Clifton School, was built in 1906 in the Beaux-Arts style and contains architecturally significant and historic details. Maps and directions are located on the CCAC website.